2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs. 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge.
When we compare the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4's and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4's and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better car than the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge.
Pricing: A used 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 ranges from $22,500 to $31,999 while a used 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is priced between $28,995 to $39,377.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 loses 54.1 percent of its value and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge loses 56.7 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge base engine makes 402 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge has the advantage in the area of rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$41,445
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,995 - $42,895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,715
Price Range:
$22,500 - $31,999
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$29,214
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$26,715 - $31,713
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
121
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,686
# Good or Great Deals:
47
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,214
Price Range:
$28,995 - $39,377
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
141
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25,562
# Good or Great Deals:
88
Volkswagen ID.4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo XC40 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
9.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
9.1 - 10.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volkswagen ID.4 Rankings
Ranking
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29 out of / 44Volvo XC40 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
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14 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
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20 out of / 27Ranking
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38 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Trim Levels
1st Edition, Pro, Pro S
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Trim Levels
Pure Electric P8
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
228 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
486 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
104 / 89 / 97
Range (city/hwy):
250 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
208 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
78 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
30.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
20.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
118.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4517 lbs
Width:
72.9 inches
Height:
64.4 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4741 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray
Silver
Scale Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Onyx Black Metallic
Gray
Thunder Grey Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Blue
Bursting Blue Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
